Attention, PC gamers: It's time to say goodbye to DisplayPort cables, we're sorry (or maybe not).

The evolution of video connections in the gaming world has sparked a debate about the current necessity of DisplayPort cables. After years of usage, the author reflects on their experience as a gamer and how connection standards like VGA, DVI, and HDMI have changed over time. While DisplayPort has been regarded as one of the best standards for PC gaming, particularly due to its capacity to support high resolutions and refresh rates, the arrival of HDMI 2.2 has closed the gaps that previously favored it.

The author emphasizes that they are not proposing a complete elimination of the DisplayPort standard but rather suggesting the removal of the physical connector itself. The integration of DisplayPort with Thunderbolt allows its digital protocol to operate over USB-C connections, offering a more unified future and less electronic waste. The rise of HDMI and USB-C is changing the landscape, and most new graphics cards continue to include multiple DisplayPort ports and only one HDMI port, raising the question of DisplayPort's relevance today.

With sustainability in mind, the idea arises that perhaps it's time to consider the elimination of HDMI as well. If USB-C can theoretically handle audio, video, file transfers, and charging through a single cable, there would be a path toward a more simplified future with a single physical connection standard.

After years of building PCs, the author acknowledges that while the internal assembly process may not be simplified in the same way, cable management could improve drastically. They suggest that GPU manufacturers should move toward a future where USB-C is the standard, just as VGA and DVI have been surpassed.